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Equipaje

Equipaje is a Tango written by Héctor Artola and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1945. The Tango Equipaje is written by Héctor Artola, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Equipaje with the singer Floreal Ruiz.
“Equipaje,” meaning “Luggage” in English, evokes the weight of journeys and the stories we carry. In its melody, there is a dance of memories, both tender and burdensome, steps echoing the past. This piece invites us to explore the emotional baggage we hold, each note a reflection of what remains with us as we move forward.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Floreal Ruiz

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Héctor Artola

Composer

1945/3/27

Date

Floreal Ruiz
Floreal Ruiz
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Equipaje recorded by other Orchestras

Equipaje recorded by other Orchestras

1945/3/27 – La borrachera del tango (La embriaguez del tango) – Anibal Troilo
1945/3/27 – Me quede mirandola – Anibal Troilo
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Equipaje – 1945/3/27 – Anibal Troilo – Floreal Ruiz
Equipaje – 1945/4/24 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Equipaje

This is the translation of the Tango “Equipaje” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Equipaje” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Equipaje

Mucho llevo y más no quiero
ya completan mi equipaje,
un amor color de cielo
y un rencor color de sangre.
Un sobrante de ternura
que no tuvo en quien quedarse
y un dolor que por constante
no me quiso abandonar.

Ya es muy pesado para quien no tiene
ni un canto amigo que achique penas,
ni una sonrisa que en la tarde espere,
ni una esperanza de llegar de vuelta.
Sería mas fácil caminar si en mi equipaje,
llevara un resto de ilusión, un sueño.
Pero tus manos, sin piedad, rompieron
todos los sueños de mi corazón.

Triste carga la que llevo,
por la vida, calle abajo.
Lastre inútil de recuerdos,
beso amargo de un fracaso.
El dolor de cien empeños
deshojados en mi mano.
Y este torpe pensamiento
que me empuja hacia el rencor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Equipaje"

I carry much and want no more,
my luggage now complete,
a love the color of the sky,
a grudge the color of blood.
A surplus of tenderness
that had no one to remain with,
and a pain so constant
that refused to leave me.

It’s heavy for one who has
neither a friend’s song to reduce sorrow,
nor a smile waiting in the evening,
nor hope of returning.
It would be easier to walk if in my baggage,
I had a remnant of illusion, a dream.
But your pitiless hands shattered
all the dreams of my heart.

A sad burden that I carry
through life, down the street.
Useless ballast of memories,
bitter kiss of failure.
The pain of a hundred endeavors
wilted in my hand.
And this clumsy thought
that pushes me toward resentment.

Equipaje by

Equipaje is a Tango written by and composed by Héctor Artola.

Story behind the Tango Equipaje

“Equipaje,” a tango composed by Héctor Artola, is a poignant exploration of emotional burdens, representing the metaphorical luggage we carry through life. It delves into themes of love, bitterness, and the inexorable passage of time. The lyrics detail a journey weighted by memories, love lost, and the difficulty of moving forward without hope or dreams to lighten one’s load. This tango serves as an introspective narrative, capturing the somber essence of carrying emotional baggage.

Symbolism of Equipaje

In “Equipaje,” key symbols such as “un amor color de cielo” and “un rencor color de sangre” paint vivid emotional landscapes. “Color de cielo” evokes a sense of purity and unattainable love, while “color de sangre” indicates a deep-seated resentment, suggesting the intertwining of love and hate. The “sobrante de ternura” symbolizes unspent affection, illustrating a sense of emotional wastage. The “amargo de un fracaso” is emblematic of unattained dreams and lost opportunities, emphasizing the lyrics’ central motif of regret and reflection.

Equipaje in historic Context

Created in 1945 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, “Equipaje” emerged during a time of social and political changes. The post-war period was marked by uncertainty and transformation, which could evoke a sense of nostalgia and the struggles reflected in the tango. Buenos Aires, as a cultural hub, was filled with tango’s rich history, serving as a backdrop that accentuates the melancholic essence evident in the song’s narrative. The lyrics also suggest an intimate connection to Buenos Aires’ everyday life, echoing the sentiments of many who felt burdened by the weight of personal and historical events.

Héctor Artola was a notable figure in Argentine tango music, known for his evocative compositions and profound emotional insight.